Talking with a reputable lender will help you answer both of these questions, although the first is much more up to you and your comfortability. 

It depends on what you’re comfortable with and how hands-on you want to be.

Hey Olu,As a long term holder in the DMV area, I would lean towards cashing out to a % of comfortable cashflow and moving on to expanding your portfolio.

I'm comfortable with the value i provide as a buyers agent so it doesn't bother me.The other buyer broker agreement is a standard one that people sign usually for 60-90 days and it includes land, multi, mixed use etc etc.Your document may differ slightly but ours isSection 1.

I’m eager to learn from all of you and grow my knowledge in real estate investing.My aim is to connect with others and generate additional income while working my 9-5, ultimately securing financial comfort and stability.

Get out of your comfort zone.

Cheap curtains hung up on the first floor, a welcome mat, lights on a timer, battery operated fake candles on a timer, big size 11 men's shoes and big men's jacket hung by the front door, two empty dog bowls, a tie out in the back yard (for a dog), fan on a timer, foldable table and chairs with a tablecloth and centerpiece, and radio playing on a timer.  

I personally wasn’t comfortable handing over the management of the claim process to someone else.

The brokers, more interested in doing a deal, would normally tell me to cross out what I didn’t like and write in whatever made me comfortable.

Feel free to comment on this form or DM me if that's more comfortable for you.